BACHELOR OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE WITH HONOURS

1.1 Overview

The Bachelor of Landscape Architecture with Honours programme has been offered by the Department of Landscape Architecture, Faculty of Design and Architecture, UPM, since July 1996. The programme takes 4 years (8 semesters) or 129 credit hours to graduate. It is offered as a full-time programme.

The programme aims to produce landscape architects who are knowledgeable, skilled, creative and innovative in assessing, planning, designing, implementing and managing landscapes. The curriculum has comprehensively been designed to develop students to be versatile landscape architects to lead the landscape architectural practices in the 21st century. Graduates will also be ethical, integrity and professional in providing service to the community and being sensitive and attentive to the country’s environment and development needs.

 
1.2 Programme Recognition

This professional program is recognized by the Institute of Landscape Architects Malaysia (ILAM) and is listed in the Malaysian Qualification Register (MQR) of the Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA).

1.3  Career Prospects

Graduates of this program get career opportunities in government agencies such as the National Landscape Department and local authorities, landscape architecture consulting firms, landscape contractors and real estate developers.

1.4 Programme Educational Objectives

To produce landscape architects

• engaged in the practice of landscape architecture and related fields.
• who constantly improve knowledge and lifelong skills suitable for career, industry and academia.
• who are able to make decisions at a level relevant to the development of the landscape industry.

 
1.5 Special Programme Admission Requirements

Besides meeting the University General Admission Requirements, candidates must meet the following Special Programme Admission Requirements:

STPM Candidates

Obtained at least Grade B- (NGMP 2.67) at STPM level in one (1) subject not including General Studies subject; AND

Obtained at least Band 2.0 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for examination starting Session 1 year 2021 or Band 2 for examination until the year 2020; AND

Passed the interview conducted by the Department of Landscape Architecture, Faculty of Design and Architecture, UPM.

* Priority is given to candidates who took Visual Arts subject at the STPM level.

 
Matriculation/ Foundation Candidates

Obtained at least Grade B- (NGMP 2.67) at Matriculation / Foundation level in one (1) subject; AND

Obtained at least Band 2.0 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for examination starting Session 1 year 2021 or Band 2 for examination until the year 2020; AND

Passed the interview conducted by the Department of Landscape Architecture, Faculty of Design and Architecture, UPM.

* Priority is given to candidates who passed Pendidikan Seni Visual or Reka Cipta at the SPM level.

Diploma/ Equivalent Candidates

Have a Diploma in Landscape Architecture or other related fields from University, Polytechnic or public institution recognised by the UPM Senate; OR

Have one (1) Diploma from any of the following institutions approved by the UPM Senate:

• Diploma Pengurusan Landskap, Diploma Pertanian, Diploma Sains Pertanian or Diploma in the related field from Kolej Universiti Agrosains Malaysia;
• Diploma in Landscape Architecture, Diploma in Architecture, Diploma in Interior Design, or Diploma in the related field from Kolej Universiti Geomatika;
• Diploma Senibina, Diploma Rekabentuk Dalaman, Diploma Seni Reka Grafik or Diploma in the related field from Kolej Universiti Metropolitan Kuala Lumpur.

AND

Obtained at least Band 2.0 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for examination starting Session 1 year 2021 or Band 2 for examination until the year 2020; AND

Passed the interview conducted by the Department of Landscape Architecture, Faculty of Design and Architecture, UPM.

* Priority is given to candidates who passed Pendidikan Seni Visual or Reka Cipta at the SPM level.

1.6 Study Scheme

Total Credits to Graduate: 129 credit hours
Study Duration: 8 semesters (4 years)

Year 1, Semester 1

Year 1, Semester 2

 Year 2, Semester 1

Year 2, Semester 2

 Year 3, Semester 1

 Year 3, Semester 2

 Year 4, Semester 1

Year 4, Semester 2

1.7 Fee Structure

Average cost per student per year: RM 25,207
Annual tuition fees: Approx. RM 4,400
Government subsidy to student per year: Approx. RM 20,700

1.8 Contact Us

LAr. Mohd Nazri Saidon

Head of Department
Department of Landscape Architecture
Faculty of Design and Architecture
Universiti Putra Malaysia
43400 UPM Serdang
Selangor Darul Ehsan
Tel: +603-9769 4092
Email: kjlandskap@upm.edu.my

 
LAr. Dr. Mohd Sallehudin Mat Noor
BLA Programme Coordinator
Tel: +03-9769 4092 
Emel : mohdsallehuddin@upm.edu.my

Updated:: 22/09/2025 [marini]